The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Ms. Anca Dragu, had a meeting today, October 1, 2025, with Ms. Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union.

The main discussions focused on prospects for cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and European institutions in the field of financial services, the stability of the banking and non-banking financial sectors, and integration into the European Union (EU) financial market. Topics addressed included the equivalence of the Moldovan banking prudential framework with that of the EU, in accordance with the methodology of the European Banking Authority (EBA), as well as the progress made by the NBM in the process of operational connection to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).

"Strengthening the financial integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European architecture is a major priority for the NBM. Through reforms, rigorous supervision, and modernisation of the regulatory framework, we continue to fortify the financial system to ensure even more stability, transparency, and trust. Integration into SEPA, which will soon become operational, is a historic milestone and an opportunity for citizens and businesses to benefit from fast, secure, and low-cost payment services," said Governor Anca Dragu.

The meeting took place in the context of the Republic of Moldova's EU accession process, in which the National Bank plays an active role in negotiating integration, acting as a lead institution in three key areas: free movement of capital, financial services, and economic and monetary policy.

The NBM also contributes decisively to the integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European financial architecture, including through connection to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), a process that will become operational starting next week and will allow citizens and businesses to make euro transfers faster, safer, and more accessible.